We offer dances, classes, special workshops, and other events celebrating blues dance in the Washington, D.C. area.

Save us a dance at Back Room Blues, every Thursday night at 9 at Glen Echo Park. Beginner-friendly lessons in blues dance foundations are free with admission!

Announcements

No dance Nov. 28

We’re taking a break over Thanksgiving. Blues is back December 5, with special classes with visiting instructor Flouer Evelyn.

Workshops with Flouer Evelyn Dec. 5 & Dec. 8

We’re excited to host Flouer (pronounced “flower”) for a special lesson before Back Room Blues, then a Sunday two-workshop afternoon! Topics: Blues Family Tree Parts I and II and Keep Up as We Speed It Up. She’s also teaching our weekly Blues Foundations class on December 5th. Check the Classes page for full info and registration.

Last dance of 2024: Dec. 19

No dances December 26 or January 2. We’re back on January 9th!

First dance of 2025: Jan. 9!

No dance January 2: we’re back on the second Thursday of January. Catch you in the new year!

Save the date: Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2025

Coming Memorial Day weekend: the tradition of blues, food, and good good dancing continues. Mark your calendar for Red Hot Blues & BBQ, May 23-26, 2025.

Masks optional

Masks are optional at Capital Blues events. See the covid-19 policy for complete information.

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